Keio University

Minemura, Suguru

Faculty of Letters French Literature Professor

Graduate School of Letters French Literature Professor

Research Overview

Researching the influence of the unique forms of punishment that emerged in 19th century France, including isolation cells and penal colonies, on modern authors, especially Jean Genet. Other themes include “faits divers”, return, confession, and description.

Specialty

Modern and Contemporary French Literature (Jean Genet)

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